Wholesale Castor Plant Oil in Uganda

Where does castor oil come from?
Castor oil plant, castor-bean, palma-christi, mbarika (Kiswahili), ol-dule (Maasai), nsogasoga (Luganda) Euphorbiaceae This species probably originated in Africa, but is now widespread throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Is Castor a plant?
Ricinus communis, the castor bean or castor oil plant, is a species of perennial flowering plant in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae. It is the sole species in the monotypic genus, Ricinus, and subtribe, Ricininae. The evolution of castor and its relation to other species are currently being studied using modern genetic tools.
What is castor seed used for?
Castor seed is the source of castor oil, which has a wide variety of uses. The seeds contain between 40% and 60% oil that is rich in triglycerides, mainly ricinolein. The seed also contains ricin, a highly potent water-soluble toxin, which is also present in lower concentrations throughout the plant {citation needed}.
What is castor oil used for?
Castor oil and the plant’s roots and leaves are used in the ancient Indian medicinal system of Ayurveda for various diseases, and it has been investigated in a few limited studies for its potential as an anti-nociceptive and anti-inflammatory herbal medicine. Global castor seed production is around two million tons per year.